How future scientists and innovations are encouraged for the greater good
Rolex teams up with the CERN and Society Foundation to inspire interest in science and also supports breakthroughs tackling global challenges
Every day, innovative individuals and organisations are conducting important research that can help safeguard the planet and its population against challenges related to health, safety and climate change. Rolex is a staunch supporter of such projects, having launched the Perpetual Planet Initiative in 2019 to champion groundbreaking discoveries and technologies that are making a positive impact across the globe.
The Swiss watchmaker recognises the importance of not only making science more accessible, but also inspiring young people to take an interest in the subject. To that end, Rolex has been working with the European Organization for Nuclear Research, also known as CERN – based in Meyrin, a suburb of Geneva, Switzerland – on its educational mission to nurture the next generation of scientists.
Investing in the future of science
Researchers working at CERN, the world’s leading particle physics laboratory that was established by European governments in 1954, have achieved many significant scientific breakthroughs over the years.
One of the most notable discoveries, in 2012, is the Higgs boson particle, also called the “God particle”, regarded as one of the biggest recent breakthroughs in the field of physics as it has deepened our understanding of how matter is formed. Other milestones achieved at CERN include British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee’s invention of the internet in 1989, and the pioneering development of touch-screen technology in the 1970s.
Rolex and CERN have long shared a passion for exploration and discovery. Their partnership dates back to 1956, when Rolex asked CERN scientists to help test a new watch designed to withstand strong magnetic forces like those used in a particle accelerator.